f Latin music. This spectacular event brings together legendary voices and timeless melodies that defined generations. This one-night-only event brings together Los Terrícolas de Néstor Daniel, Grupo Yndio, Los Freddy’s de Arturo Cisneros, and the legendary King Clave—four iconic names that defined generations with their timeless hits. From heartfelt ballads to rhythmic cumbias, experience the magic of the 70s, 80s, and 90s as performed by the original icons who made these hits eternal.
Relive the songs that have been the soundtrack of love stories across decades—performed live by the artists who first captured your heart. This is more than a concert; it’s a journey back to the moments that shaped Latino music history.
travelogue, an attempt to transcend the homogeneous and status-obsessed conditions of the contemporary world through the use of big beats, big choruses, and distortion. It’s a record made on the go that makes sense anywhere. And most of all, with its expanded sonic palette and emphasis on breakbeats, it ushers in the newest era of an artist who has never stopped growing.
Cook, who grew up moving between Toronto and England, boasts anglo bonafides that separate him from the growing pack of hardcore kids sporting windbreakers and bowl cuts. “My grandmother helped invent the miniskirt in London in the 60’s, my parents met in a squat in Brixton. My dad was the drug dealer, my mom the hippie runaway,” Cook explains. “Growing up, I had a little bit of a Bristol life, it was more like trip-hop and reggae vibes over there when I was young.” Two of the first shows he attended, at the age of 12, were Oasis and Neil Young. After the show, he remembers thinking, “Yeah, I’m gonna do music forever.” Not long after he discovered hardcore and punk, and it was off to the races, first with his beloved hardcore band, No Warning (who he continues to play with to this day), then as a member of punk experimentalists, Fucked Up, from 2007 to 2021–and all the while building a deep and impressive catalog of solo work first as Young Governor, then Young Guv, and now simply, GUV (“I’m not so young anymore, three letter band names are cool, and I’m tired of being mistaken for a rapper,” Cook notes).
t’s on Purple Circle Records, a little label that singer/bassist Ned Russin co-owns. Performed by a revamped lineup — drummer Robin Zeijlon and guitarist Colin Gorman came on board last year, joining singer/bassist Ned Russin and keyboardist Nicole Dao — and recorded by the prolific producer/engineer Arthur Rizk, who has worked on every Glittererer release since 2019, erer is the most thematically urgent work the band has produced to date. It’s also the most immediately and sustainedly ear-pleasing.
Paradigmatically, the lead single, “Stainless Steel,” booms Albini-like with sturdy yet subtle drumming, massive stereo guitars, and all manner of counterpoints and complements emanating from the keyboard, in support of a melody — a classic Glitterer melody — that twists and turns, starts and stops, and goes exactly where the listener didn’t remotely realize it needed to go. And in Russin’s typically sapient lyrics we hear, without superfluity or mawkishness, the bewilderment, resignation, anger, guilt, and stubborn commitment to beauty and community that the album exists to express. It’s the dialectical inner monologue of a socially engaged, intellectually curious creative aspirant — a person not unlike yourself — who can’t help but notice that it’s all coming to nothing. “It’s everywhere I turn / I can’t escape / I wish I had ability innate / I wish I wasn’t incapacitated,” Russin sings. ““I’ll pretend that I’m stainless steel / I’ll forget that this all is real.” What more needs to be said?
Graham Hunt has an intuitive ability to carve out his own space within the long, confusing history of American pop music. The Wisconsin-based songwriter has spent the past four years hard at work building a trilogy of records that synthesize timeless guitar pop chops with a layered approach to production and a sly lyrical eye. His music balances the surreal with the quotidian, the melodic with the rhythmic, the cryptic with the triumphant–often proving that slacker playfulness and Heartland earnestness are not mutually exclusive. Timeless World Forever, the final entry in this trilogy and Hunt’s first release for Run For Cover, provides closure on a formidable body of songs while opening the gates for a new stage in the artist’s long, prolific career.
Minneapolis’ Prize Horse make “a fuzzy, dreamy form of alt-rock that manages to be heavy and spaced-out at the same time” (Stereogum). The trio’s debut album, Under Sound, embarks their musical evolution which takes flight with ethereal, fuzz-laden tones departing from the grittier layers of their previous 2021 Welder EP.
We're excited to announce Glitterer are coming back February 19th with Graham Hunt (@grahamfunkrailroad) and Prize Horse (@prize.horse). Tickets go on-sale Friday at 10am! 💫
ALWAYS ALL AGES
punk anthems. Their sets are a nostalgic singalong that brings the flannel-clad era roaring back to life.
Red Flannel Flashback is here! Reno's own 90's Tribute Band brings all the flavor of your favorite decade. Alternative and Grunge music at it's best. It's the cover band you've always wanted to see.
Join us for an incredible evening!
Bites from all of your favorite restaurants, including A La Parrilla, Burger NV, Cuzco, Art Of Spice, and more!
Drinks from Honey Bar & Mami's Tequila Bar.
Patrick “P-Thugg” Gemayel, known for blending synth-pop, disco, and funk into dance-ready grooves. Their playful, retro-inspired sound and witty lyrics have earned them international acclaim with multiple Billboard-charted albums and Grammy nominations over a decades-long career.
We love to keep the party going! Chromeo will be at Cargo Concert Hall, spinning the night away at an official Western Lights Fest after party. Don't miss out on your chance to show off that fancy footwork. 🕺
s laid-back grooves, emotional depth, and polished production.
NALLAH MYSTIQUE is a vocalist and artist known for blending soul, R&B, and alternative pop elements. Her sound highlights expressive vocals, introspective lyrics, and atmospheric arrangements.
TRIPPY HIPPY is a band that delivers psychedelic, groove-driven music inspired by funk and rock traditions. They are known for high-energy performances and a free-spirited, feel-good vibe.
A Hundred Drums returns to Reno on February 20, 2026 to perform an official afterparty for Western Lights Illuminated Arts Festival.
A HUNDRED DRUMS
Special GuestsCOZY • NALLAH MYSTIQUETRIPPY HIPPY
Friday, February 20, 2026Doors & Music 10 PM | 21+
Dead Ringer432 E 4th StReno, NV
More info at www.WesternLightsFestival.com
No refunds or exchanges
ending eclectic influences into rhythm and vocal‑driven songs. Their energetic, genre‑bending work features tracks like “Passenger,” “Watermelon,” and “Wastin’ Time,” showcasing diverse collaborations and contemporary production.
Bad Pussycat performs in Reno at Black Rabbit Mead on February 20, 2026 as an afterparty for Western Lights Arts Festival.
Special opening act TBA
Friday, February 20, 2026Doors 9:30 PM | Music 10:00 PM | 21+
Black Rabbit Mead401 E 4th StReno, NV 89512
s released over 100 albums and rose to cult status partly through his tumultuous years on the run and subsequent return, making him a gritty, uncompromising voice in West-Coast hip-hop.
⚠️RENO NEVADA GET READY⚠️🚨CONCERT ALERT🚨🐰 CONEJO 🐰 @conejo.rapper LIVE IN CONCERT!📅 Saturday, February 21st, 2026⏰ 7:00pm📍 @thealpine_renoTHE ALPINE 324 E. 4th St. Reno, Nv. 89512Get ready as the Underground Rap Legend CONEJO takes the stage for the First Time Ever in Reno Nevada. Performing some of his Classic tracks and New Music in one of the area’s top concert venues, THE ALPINE.
ing with raw, soulful grit and a modern hip-hop edge.
💥 Show Announcement 💥 Elijah Scott "Turnin Into Something Tour" 🔥🔥🔥 live February 21st at Cypress in Reno Nevada 🔥🔥🔥
le — with his breakthrough track “I Am Excited.” His sets, known for their 200 BPM+ tempo and wild, provocative energy, have made waves at major festivals worldwide.
Alyssa Mongiovi is an American singer-songwriter whose music blends soul, grit, and heartfelt storytelling — she began performing very young and taught herself guitar, quickly developing a deeply personal songwriting voice. She continues to perform and write songs that channel raw energy and vulnerability, drawing on early influences like soul, rock, and jazz.
Raise your hand if you like your beats FAST 😈🔊@LilTexas is ZOOMING 💨 through @CargoReno on Saturday, February 21st 🤠, and he's bringing along @AlyssaJMo for the WILD RIDE 🤪🐎Presale opens this Thursday at 11 am with code, "LILTEXAS", and tickets go live THIS FRIDAY 👀⬆️ Don't miss this INSANE change of scenery ⏰🫵
